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Wednesday, February 22, 2006

36 weeks and counting ...

Only 25 days until my duedate!! Iordered my birthkit yesterday after my midwife appointment! As ofSunday, we'll be "all clear" on having a homebirth. I'll be 37weeks and that's the "safety point" my midwife looks for. Ofcourse, I've never had one early unless it was induced early, so Idon't expect to have a baby until mid-March.

The midwife appointment went well yesterday. Gained 4 lbs in 2weeks, measured right on target, active baby is head down. Myblood pressure was better than it has been, thanks to the extra flaxseed oil and Evening Primrose Oil I added. I was taking 1000 mgflax seed oil already, but I added another 1000 mg and also 1500 mgEPO. It's kind of funny, I"m taking 18 pills a day now: 6prenatals, 2 Flax Seed, 3 EPO, 2 alfalfa, 2 acidophilus, 2calcium/magnesium, and one vitamin C all washed down by 3 tall glassesof iced Red Raspberry Leaf tea. Thankfully that's spread out over3 meals and bedtime, though. I'll be glad once baby gets here and I candrop alot of those supplements. I'll do it gradually, but I'llprobably go back to just a single dose prenatal and a flax seed oil inthe long run ... and vitamin C when I think I need it.

I set up the bassinet last week in our living room. Of course, itlooks a little funny with the aluminum foil in there. Aluminumfoil!?! Yes, aluminum foil. It looks funny, but itworks!! It keeps the cat out. I also lined the changingtable pad with aluminum foil to break her of the habit of jumping upthere to nap, too. I either set the foil aside to change the2yo's diaper, or change it on the floor.

Hmmm. I guess it's time to focus on some deep cleaning and decluttering around here.

1 comment:

I read your post about getting ready for your little one! It brings back lots of memories! I had our last one at home with a midwife. I totally love homebirth! I used Lori Link as my midwife- just wondering if you've heard of her since you're from the midwest! We live in Missouri. I hope your birth goes very easy and well! God bless you for being so transparent on your blog! It really helps the rest of us people who aren't perfect either! :) Blessings, Stephanie

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